Authorizes vehicle registration refunds for the registration period commencing after the first twelve month period of such registration to be refunded on a prorated monthly basis.
Provides for advance payment of the earned income credit by employers, the commissioner of the department of taxation and finance and the commissioner of New York City's department of finance.
Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates for parents and family members of active duty service members; establishes the "blue star mothers and families support fund".
Authorizes cities to request that railroad corporations perform railroad crossing, bridge and right of ways maintenance and to perform such maintenance if the corporation fails to do so.
Authorizes orders of protection to provide for personal security devices; orders the respondent to cover the costs associated with security devices; provides if the payment of such costs is awarded the appropriate social services district shall be contacted and directed to pay the petitioner for such costs upon submission of proof of purchase.
Makes provisions to preserve access to health care services by requiring that applications for construction not be approved unless the commissioner affirmatively finds that access to health care services will be preserved.